The top attractions in Campania

The Etruscans and the Greeks had a major role in the creation of the city of Pompeii, in the region of Campania, Italy. It is situated at the foot of the volcano Vesuvius. Soon the city boasted an Hellenistic ambiance and the

Positano is a precious little village in Italy. It's built on a hill with narrow little streets and small homes and hotels. The locals are very charming and Positano is very romantic. You can only get there in car or by a bus which

The incomparable beauty of the Amalfi Coast has enchanted and delighted every traveler lucky enough to experience it first-hand. The "green terraces" hanging over the bright blue sea form a truly wonderful sight. The rugged coastline,

The most spontaneously planned trip...an amazing experience, breath taking views, lots of colors and beautiful nature. A must visit for all sea lovers. Feeling truly blessed that I had the chance to be there.

Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano, the cone is in the Bay of Naples. It is 1,278 m high but we didn't climb to the crater, someone had gone in the dark, to better see the fire. We contemplated when we drove from Naples to Pompeii.

The glass dome roof of the First Galleria Umberto of Naples corresponds to the type of architecture that was popular in the nineteenth century. Constructed 1887-1889 and designed by architect Emanuele Rocco, who followed religiously

In Roman times, Herculaneum was a seaside town of 4,000 inhabitants. The city was very close to Vesuvius, which is why the eruption left the city completely covered by lava and ash. Herculaneum is well worth visiting because it's one

It is worth it to get away from the crowded bustling port and historic center of Capri to go up to the Belvedere (viewpoint in Italian) Cannone. It is a nice vantage point from which there are excellent views over the "Faraglioni"

One of the largest squares in Naples is the del Plebiscito, in the heart of the city, just steps from the famous Café Gambrinus and among the buildings of the Royal Palace and the Theatre of San Carlos. The square is ellipse-shaped

Roman mosaics, bronze sculptures, stone and marble, utensils and jewelery recovered from the ruins of Pompeii to the ruins of a village named Papyrus recovered from its ruins near Erculaneo.This place is a must. It's in a huge

The small island of "Il Postino". It is one of the gems that can be found in the Gulf of Naples. It is the beautiful island of Procida. It always falls in the shadows of the more famous islands of Iscia and, above all, Capri, Procida.

Sorrento is a little town, on the border of the Tyrrhenian sea, that has about 16.500 habitants.
It's a tourist destination and you can get there quite easily from Naples and Pompeii.
It has beautiful sea views from its coast of the

We went on this trip to Capri without really knowing what we would find there. We did know that it was an island, and indeed it is a beautiful island, with the small drawback that you have to arrive by boat and the best views are at

This is the church that was built by the Jesuits. It's called "New Jesus". Construction began 1584, under the direction of Jesuit architect Giuseppe Valeriano. Completed in 1601, dedicated to the Name of Jesus and the Immaculate

It is called this to distinguish it from the oldest royal residences, the Castle of the Egg and Campuano. The imposing fortress overlooking the port of the city was established in 1279 by Charles I of Anjou. The triumphal arch giving

Paestum is 2 hours drive from Pompeii and it has Greek ruins and 3 Doric temples that are very well preserved: Temple of Neptune, Temple of Hera I and the Temple of Ceres. Besides the temples there are still some houses and cobbled

The Duomo of Amalfi, is found in the Piazza del Duomo and dedicated to St. Andrew. Its construction began in 987 and its a mix of Romanesque, Baroque, and Rococo architecture. The Cathedral has undergone many changes over the years,

The Castle dell´Ovo (castle of the egg) is found in the isolate part of Megaride, inside the gulf of Naples. The legend says that a hidden egg supported the building´s structure. Visitors can appreciate the defensive structure of

The visit to the castle can be made during the day, there is an elevator and you can visit the chapel, ruins and torture chambers. It costs 10 € per person, in our case we chose not to go so I can not say anything else. I recommend

It is well known that FAME has not always brought good things to the city of Naples: Chaos, scammers, etc. I will not deny that I read too many reviews and I was clinging to my belongings and especially my camera during the trip. Damn

In the center of Naples, in Spaccanapoli, there´s a mavelous street. More than marvelous, it is a dream, like from Harry Potter. It´s the Via San Gregorio Armeno, where you can find workshops and stores of the artisans that still

It is impressive to visit the figures of the last inhabitants of Pompeii, who ignored the true strength of Mount Vesuvius. On the 24 August in the year 79 a layer of magma fell on them and thus preserved their bodies and the city

Is there anywhere in the world more beautiful than the Gulf of Naples? I would say no. It is the very center of Paradise (perhaps it's also by the door of hell, yes, because Mount Vesuvius could erupt at any time). The Gulf smells

Anacapri is one of 2 people who are on the island of Capri. It has about 50,000 natives in an area of ​​54Km2. It is famous for its lovely scenery. I got there by boat, a cruise to Naples, Iscia, Capri ... Both Capri and Anacapri are

One of the important places that you can visit in the ancient city of Pompeii is the Forum. This large open space served as a place of business and where many of the daily acts of its inhabitants where carried out . Around the Forum

The Amalfi Coast is a privileged area, one of those places in the world that seems to have been touched by a singular grace: it has a mild climate, wonderful light, charming villages which cling to the cliffs. Ravello is certainly

The Charterhouse of San Martino and the adjacent Castel Sant Elmo is one of the main monuments in Naples. Founded in 1325, the Charterhouse has undergone numerous structural changes in its history. It houses the museum of San Martino,

Walking Ravello, you have to stop, admire and photograph their STREETS, SQUARES, FLOWERS AND BUILDINGS that are full of beauty, intense color and peace. The sites that you will find on your walk are what you dream of and your walk

This photo shows that more than a few of us like our past as human beings. We should all take into accout the past when looking towards a better future. This mosaic is spectacular and depicts the battle of Issus (The Macedonians of